Ground Control Station Technician; GCS

Continue Your Legacy of Service—with Purpose, Precision, and Impact. You’ve already stood the watch. You know what it means to protect and serve. At Leidos, your military experience becomes your most valuable asset in a civilian career where the mission still matters. Leidos has supported the nation’s defense, health, and engineering initiatives—delivering innovative solutions where they’re needed most. Now we’re looking for mission-ready veterans to join us as Ground Control Station (GCS) Technicians in a one-of-a-kind Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Operations Facility.

This role empowers you to continue defending America and enhancing global safety, using the skills you honed in uniform. We’ll give you the mission. You’ll bring the meaning.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair RPA Ground Control Stations with the same precision and reliability you brought to the field. Install and configure critical IT systems, communications tools, and mission‑enhancing hardware/software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, respond to evolving mission demands, and adapt systems on the fly. Execute maintenance duties in accordance with Air Force Technical Orders (TOs), ensuring clean documentation in IMDS and proper crew debriefs.

This is a 24/7/365 rotating shift environment—perfect for those accustomed to high‑tempo operations and unwavering commitment.

• Bachelors Degree and 3+ years in aircraft avionics, SATCOM, or ground station maintenance.
• Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with C5
  
  ISR concepts, strong problem‑solving and diagnostics ability, and a team‑first mentality.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and working with electronics.
• Able to lift heavy gear and thrive in hands‑on environments.
• TOP SECRET SCI clearance required.

• Experience maintaining Reaper aircraft or GCS systems, especially at the organization‑level.
• Proficiency in Linux, multi‑user systems, and Security+ certified to meet DoD 8570.01 standards.

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Original Posting:
September 23, 2026. For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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